Contributing Factors | deforestationrussia

Causes and Contributing Factors

Illegal Logging

Location and Demand

Micheal Graham Richard. October 14th, 2013. http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/russian-hardwood-gets-illegally-harvested-and-laundered-through-china.html

Illegal logging is a major contributor to deforestation. 90% of the logging plans taking place in Russia do not comply with the government regulations.

Another contributing factor is that there is increased demand for wood and wood products near Europe and China. The deforestation is greater near these areas.

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